Alternator
The alternator will keep the battery properly charged when the engine is running at, or above, cruising speeds.
Battery Charger
ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER run your boat's engines and the battery charger at the same time.
• The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) installed on your boat are
designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.
• BEFORE installing gel-cell or other new technology batteries, consult with the battery man-
ufacturer about charging system requirements.
• Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and warnings: (1) on the battery charger, (2) on the batteries,
and (3) in the battery charger manual.
• The battery charger will automatically charge your boat's batteries when 110-volt AC power is being provided by
shore power, and the battery charger circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel is On.
• The battery switch can be in any position during charging.
• During battery charging you may use 12-volt accessories, such as the lights and stereo, but battery charging will
take longer.
Backup Lifting System (If Equipped With Engine Hatch Hydraulic Lift)
PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER try to jump-start the engine through the backup lifting system. Doing so will damage
the electrical system.
• The backup lifting system provides a way to lift the engine hatch if your batteries are dead.
• For complete details read the Engine Hatch Hydraulic Lift System/Backup Lifting System section of Chapter 3 in
this supplement.
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